4 Lucerne Train Journeys to Build a Day Around

1.Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,338 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $212Our pick

From Lucerne, you travel by coach, gondola, aerial Dragon Ride, cogwheel train, and boat to experience Mt. Pilatus. An English-speaking guide such as Gaby, Judith, Yolanda, or Dominik keeps the connections clear, while you get free time for short walks and mountain views. The boat return operates through October 18, 2026.

“Yolanda is a great guide. The weather is just well fit, and I love every moments up there. Transport, very good. Can’t wait to visit once again!”

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2.Grand Rail Tour of Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $13,253Top rated

Spend about 10 days moving through Switzerland by first-class train, visiting Lucerne, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Grindelwald, and Zurich. Ride the Glacier Express and Bernina Express, reach Gornergrat and Jungfraujoch, and join guided excursions to Rigi, Pilatus, and the Matterhorn. Your guide may be Andrea Caspani, Gabriella, Leo, or another ECHO host, depending on the departure.

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3.Boat Trip, Mount Rigi Train, & Mineral Baths Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 1 day · from $185Best value

Travel independently from Lucerne by SGV boat to Vitznau, ride the cogwheel railway to Rigi Kulm, and enjoy a 360-degree mountain view before heading to Rigi Kaltbad. Your ticket covers the lake cruise, railway, cable car, and mineral baths. Bring swimwear and a towel, or rent a towel for CHF 6.

“On the return we took the cable car to weggis, it wasn’t clear how we then got back to Lucerne so we called a taxi”

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4.Mt Rigi Day Trip with Cruise, Cable Car, & Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $217

Travel from Lucerne to Weggis by coach, rise to Rigi Kaltbad by cable car, and reach Rigi-Kulm by historic cogwheel train. You get about two hours on the mountain for views, walks, food, and photos before descending to Vitznau for a Lake Lucerne cruise. English support is provided, but mountain time is mostly self-guided.

“Very quiet, not as busy & commercialised as other mountains. Beautiful experience & views. A superb way to start our trip! Everyone we met was really friendly.”

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